The Commentary Magazine Podcast

John is joined by 2026 Commentary roastee, former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, to discuss the state of affairs for Israel in the current moment, the prospects of an anti-American US president, and the massive drawbacks of America rolling back its relationship with Israel due to the rising tide of anti-America and anti-Israel hatred in academia and politics. Plus, a breakdown of the coalition building efforts in Israel after Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government, and how might that government differ from the Netanyahu government.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by our Washington commentary columnist Jamie Kirchick to discuss the rising tide against Jews on both sides of the political spectrum and JD Vance pinning republican problems on the relationship with Israel despite polling data to the contrary, and hanging his hopes on the radical podcast sphere of influence. Plus, can democrats build a case against Trump that could convince senate republicans to convict, or will they focus on flashier moves to satiate their more radical base?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the election postmortems and the Republican recriminations after their stunning defeat, how big a part did the Iran war play in voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, and the factional dispute within the right and its impact on JD Vance's chances in 2028. Plus, how can Jews respond to these negative trends?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the massive GOP wipeout in the midterm elections, analyze the causes for the historic loss, look ahead to the next two years in Washington, and drill down on individual race results across the country. Plus, Matt recommends Fodor's Florida Travel guide.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's election day and we are joined by our friend Chris Stirewalt to discuss the seemingly impending blue wave and all the ways in which Trump contributed to the expected loss of the senate, whether the polls might be historically wrong, Haley Stevens' statement on her endorsement of Mike Rogers, Ross Douthat's excellent interviewing skills, and a look ahead to the potential democratic nominee in 2028. Plus, Trump's statement on an agreement to end military aid to Israel and how it might undercut candidates who ran on ending it legislatively, and the crew recommends Michael Powell's Atlantic article on Adam Hamawy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices